Mealbase vs Genius Rewards Scheme
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mealbase
Discover and order from local restaurants with this ethical food delivery service. Enjoy a variety of cuisines delivered conveniently to your door. Contact support through live chat or email for assistance.
- Order food and drink
- Discover local restaurants
- Ethical delivery service
- Live chat support
- Email support
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Order food and drink from your favourite local restaurants. For more information please get in touch via the app's live chat or please contact: info@mealbase.co.uk
Genius Rewards Scheme
This app allows users to collect and redeem points at University of Sheffield cafes and bars. You can manage your account, check your balance, make payments, and even order food and drinks for delivery or collection.
- Collect and redeem points
- Mobile payments via GeniUS wallet
- Earn exclusive vouchers
- Order food and drinks
- Table delivery and collection
- Manage account and spend
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Collect points and pay at the University of Sheffield cafes and bars with the GeniUS Rewards Scheme app. Simply scan your mobile at the till to collect and redeem points, make payments using your GeniUS wallet, earn exclusive vouchers and more. You can manage your GeniUS account on the go with the app, check your points balance and manage your spend. You can now also use the app to order food and drinks (in specific outlets), pay online, and have your order delivered directly to your table or for collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mealbase at 60% against Genius Rewards Scheme's 0%. Genius Rewards Scheme's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mealbase ships an update every 3 months, Genius Rewards Scheme every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mealbase | Genius Rewards Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uney App Ltd | Unicus Sheffield Ltd |
Customer experience
Mealbase
Genius Rewards Scheme
In-app purchases
Mealbase
No in-app purchases
Genius Rewards Scheme
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mealbase free?
Is Genius Rewards Scheme free?
Do Mealbase or Genius Rewards Scheme have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mealbase or Genius Rewards Scheme?
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